Chinese

zhèng
Meaning: just; right then; currently
Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

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Handwriting

正

Example sentences

I was just about to go out when you came.
軍隊正向前線進發。
军队正向前线进发。
The army is advancing towards the front line.
那位漂亮的姑娘正在公園散步。
那位漂亮的姑娘正在公园散步。
That beautiful young lady is taking a walk in the park.
政府正積極推動環保政策。
政府正积极推动环保政策。
The government is actively promoting environmental protection policies.
他正在用電腦工作。
他正在用电脑工作。
He is using a computer to work.
這雙鞋的大小正合適。
这双鞋的大小正合适。
The size of this pair of shoes is just right.
這家公司正面臨嚴重的財務危機。
这家公司正面临严重的财务危机。
This company is facing a serious financial crisis.
廚師正忙著調配菜餚的口味。
厨师正忙著调配菜肴的口味。
The chef is busy mixing and adjusting the flavor of the dishes.
這個偏遠的城鎮正逐漸失去它的人口。
这个偏远的城镇正逐渐失去它的人口。
This remote town is gradually losing its population.
大隊人馬正向這邊走過來。
大队人马正向这边走过来。
A large group of people is walking this way.

Usage Notes

Indicates an action is in progress or about to happen. Also means 'correct' or 'upright'.

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